HC Deb 02 March 1921 vol 138 c1781
24. Viscount CURZON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can say what will be the relative strength of America, Japan, and Great Britain in capital ships in 1924 and 1925 if the present building proposals are carried out, and if ships at present under construction are completed; and whether he can indicate how many ships in each case will embody the lessons learnt in the Great War?

Sir J. CRAIG

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative.

As regards the second part, the figures are as follow:

1924.
Great Britain. U.S.A. Japan.
1 18 8
1925.
Great Britain. US.A. Japan.
1 18 11

Sir F. FLANNERY

When will the Report of the Cabinet Committee on this question be issued?

Sir J. CRAIG

I have no information on that point.